Clive Christian Perfume 2015 EDP

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No. 1 Imperial For Men

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Clive Christian Perfume No. 1 Imperial For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. No. 1 Imperial For Men opens with Nutmeg and Thyme, settles into a heart of Allspice, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Clive Christian Perfume's No. 1 Imperial For Men carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a cheap imitation, whilst others will tell you it's the pinnacle of perfumery, bringing joy and compliments. You'll need to try it yourself to see which camp you fall into.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Masculine
  • Powdery
  • Energetic
  • Romantic
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No. 1 Imperial For Men Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its musky, woody profile combined with its enormous sillage and longevity make it too potent for office or casual wear. This scent screams formal events and date nights where you want to leave a lasting, luxurious impression.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a fleeting, mild citrus kiss, before quickly settling into a prominent musky heart that's rich and almost animalic. A hint of iris-like spice peeks through as it develops, eventually mellowing into a powdery, woody base. It's a complex beast, certainly not for the faint of heart, designed to make a statement.

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